You’re reading this because I’m here to tell it.
Had you asked me a year ago, that may not have been the case, or at least not the case I wanted.
Exactly one year ago today, in the deepness and darkness of a mental health crisis, I walked into the CAMH emergency department to get help. “Thankful” just barely scratches the surface of how I feel to be on the other side of it.
I was and am so lucky and fortunate to have support systems all around me. Friends, family, and institutions like CAMH that provide care and treatment to those that are suffering. I was at least in a state of mind where I could recognize that I needed help, but many others don’t have that luck. Many others don’t even have the resources available to get the help they need. That desperately needs to change.
So, it’s my turn to do what little I can to make sure that anyone, no matter their location or socioeconomic status, has access to resources that could save their life like they saved mine.
For the next seven weeks, I’ll be running a campaign to raise funds that will be directly donated to CAMH - as a thank you, and as an aide to grow their reach to as many people as possible.
Okay, heavy stuff out of the way, here’s the fun part! For every $500 raised, I’ll be cutting off an inch of my hair. The goal: $7000 in 7 weeks - that’s 14 inches of hair! And if we go beyond that, well, a pledge is a pledge… 😳
Of course this is also not without a reason (back to the heavy stuff for a sec, sorry). Cancer affects so many individuals, including children, so the hair that gets chopped will be sent off to Wigs for Kids to help young cancer patients and those struggling with other medical related hair loss to feel a little bit more like the beautiful and strong fighters that they are.
Whether you want to support accessibility to mental health resources, give a child a bit more confidence, or just see me go bald, it’s time to pull out those wallets and give some change to make a change. Any amount can make the biggest difference to a friend, family member, or even yourself.
Follow the steps on this page to make your donation! Also, if it wasn’t clear at the beginning, I’m totally fine now and I love life lol.
Thank you for all your love and support ♥️
My achievements
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$2.23k
Anonymous
$500
Anonymous
$500
Anonymous
$266
Raiya
Love you most always, & so pwoud of you
$265
Zakai And Kayra
$250
Starlight Distributors Inc. Dba Rock Shop Experience
You got this
$250
Anonymous
So proud of you 💜
$250
Aliya & Farid
💜
$250
Safia Suleman
So grateful and proud of you ❤️
$236
Raz
$212
Ainishah & Azhar
$150
Anonymous
a cute message
$106
Bashir Jiwani
So proud of you, T!
$106
Hanif And Safia
$106
Imara Velji
$106
Feizel Suleman
$106
Adil & Noorshan
$106
Ahsan Bandeali
$100
Nimeera Kassam
$100
Nazira Khimani
Good luck Stay well and forever blessed Sweetie
$100
Farhad G
$100
Aleem Karmali
$100
Arif
$100
Anisha Suleman
$100
Nj
$100
Zaheen Rhemtulla
You rock girl! So impressed with your strength and courage and resiliency. ❤️❤️❤️
$100
Aryana & Kayden
$100
Saima Ismail
$73
Aleesha Esmail And Ali Ravji
$8,000!!! So proud of you!!!!♥️
$53
Azim Rattansi
$53
Anonymous
Lots of love
$53
Anonymous
$53
Shaqueel And Aazra
Thank you for your authenticity and inspiration! 🙏🏽❤️
$53
Rehan Suleman
$53
Anonymous
$53
Ziyana
So inspired by you!
$53
Adam
Love this initiative and awareness you're shining!
$53
Rahim Jiwa
$53
Amira Jiwani
From me and Aqil. Sorry we are late!
$53
Anonymous
So inspiring and amazing !
$53
Illahi Rayani
$53
Felisha And Khalil
$53
Farah & (ashlih) Iman
Extremely proud of you and your courage, strength and resilience. Keep inspiring xo
$53
Rahim & Nimet Gulam
$53
Rabia
So proud of you
$53
Sabiha Meghji
$50
Farah
$50
Adam And Justin
$50
Aleem Visram
Thank you for helping break the stigma surrounding mental health and for your advocacy in raising mental health awareness! It’s amazing to see you supporting two great causes with one fundraiser! 💪💜
$50
Rahim Rajani
$50
Ali
$50
Jenna Lalani
$50
Shelina & Necqui Teja
$50
Ruks & Raheem
$50
Celina Sewlochan
Love this initiative! <3
$50
Shafana
So proud of you♥️
$26.50
Alim Dhanani
$26.50
Anonymous
$26.50
Jessica Lando
$26.50
Samir, Tatiana, Kiara
So proud of you🩷
$26.50
Zahra Jadavji
$26.50
Anonymous
$26.50
Erica Eng
$26.50
Alam Lakhani
$26.50
Hafiza Parbatani
Wishing you all the best with your fundraising efforts! What an important cause and a wonderful way to support mental health and those who need it.
$26.50
Shan Panjwani & Anisa Jamal
$25
Faiyaz Moosa
$25
Alyssa Lalani
$25
Fazil Visram
Inspiring!
$25
Hanaa Honickman
$25
¡Estoy muy orgulloso de ti por hacer esto! Tu corazón, tu dedicación y tu disposición para ayudar a los demás son realmente inspiradores.